Cost Accountant | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $68,000 - $102,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for analyzing costs and driving financial efficiency? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Manistee seeking experienced Cost Accountants.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Manistee region seeking Cost Accountants. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard costs for raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and provide insights into cost drivers and trends.
• Perform inventory valuation, reconciliation, and obsolescence analysis for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Prepare detailed cost reports, profitability analysis, and product margin analysis.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes related to production costs and inventory.
• Identify and recommend cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements in production.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries for COGS, inventory, and production variances.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting principles, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced costing modules within major ERP systems (e.g., SAP CO-PC, Oracle EBS, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O).
• Proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation or actively pursuing.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Management Accountant, Senior Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.